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Norway
Norway is known for its fjords and natural beauty. Some key points: - Oslo is the capital and largest city, known for attractions like the Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park. - The Norway in a Nutshell tour takes visitors between Flam and Bergen via railway, ferry, and fjord cruise, passing scenic areas like Aurland and Nærøyfjord. - Bergen, the starting point for many fjord cruises, features the historic Bryggen district and views from Mount Floyen accessible by the Floibanen funicular.
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Norway
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- 2. introduction • Official calledas “Kingdom of Norway” • Part of Scandinavian Country. • Best known for the complex and deep fjords along its west coast • Population density is only 16 inhabitants per km2 (2nd in europe). • 4th highest per capita income in the world. • world's 2nd largest producer of oil and natural gas. • Won the No. 1 award for Best Country in Travel Awards 2012.
- 3. Location of norway Calling Code + 1.00GMT Population >5 million Language Norwegian Saami Time Zone +47
- 4. Currency NOK Norwegian Krone 1 Krone= 100 øre Coins 1, 5,10 & 20 Krone Banknotes 50, 100,200, 500 & 1000 Krone Exchange Rate 1 NOK = 9.53 INR
- 5. Some other Information •Electricity Electricity in Germany is at 230V, 50Hz (European Plug) • Health & Hospitals Health certificates are required. • Safety & Security Emergency dial 112 • VISA VISA – Schengen Visa for Indians
- 6. Getting to norway Oslo Airport(60 Km N) IATA Code: OSL Bergen Airport IATA Code: BGO Train & Bus Services Services International service from Sweden Ferry Service Regular service from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Engl and & Iceland.
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- 9. Oslo • Capital ofnorway. • Demographic, economic and political centre of Norway. • Founded in 1048, by the king Harald Hardråde. • It is one of the largest capitals in the world by area. 453 square Km.
- 10. Akershus Castle • It isa medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo. • It has also been used as a prison. • The first construction on the castle started around the late 1290s, by King Haakon V. • It has been used for official events and dinners for dignitaries and foreign heads of state. • This fortress has never been successfully captured by a foreign enemy.
- 11. City Hall • Ithouses the city council, city administration, and art studios and galleries. • In June’2005 it was named Oslo’s “Structure of the Century” • Its characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings.
- 12. Holmenkollen Ski Jump •Holmenkollbakken is a large ski jumping hill. • It hosted the 1952 Winter Olympics. • The Holmenkollen Ski Festival is an annual Nordic skiing event. • The last Tower extended 60 m above ground. • Crowd have been increased to over 1 lakh.
- 13. Royal Palace • It wasbuilt for residence of Norwegian King. • The palace has 173 rooms. • Built in (1825-1849) • Official residence of the present Norwegian monarch
- 14. Viking Ship Museum • The mainattractions are the Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship. • It is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. • It houses archaeological finds from Tune.
- 15. Karl Johans Gate •It is the main street of the city of Oslo. • The street was named in honor of King Charles III John. • In its current route, it connects Oslo Central Station, the main railroad station in Oslo, & the Royal Palace. • The street is 1,020 metres long. • The street includes many of Oslo's tourist attractions.
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- 17. Frogner park Vigeland Sculpture Park • It isa public Park which houses the Oslo city museum. • It contains, in its present centre, the world famous Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement. • It consists of various bridges, fountains and a well known picnic area. • It is popular in the summer for games and relaxation. • The park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist. • The Park has its Theme, What could be “Human Condition”. • Main Attraction is monolith – over 14 m tall covered with entwined human bodies.
- 18. Parliament of Norway Building • Itis the seat of parliament of Norway. • It was taken into use on 5 March 1866. • The building is located at Karl Johans gate 22
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- 20. Norway in aNutshell
- 21. Flam Railway • Total length20.2 Km cover waterfalls deep ravines, rivers & snow capped mountains. • Railway line between Myrdal & Flåmin, Aurland. • It has 10 stations, 20 tunnels and 1 bridge. • 3rd most visited tourist attraction in Norway. • It is the steepest standard gauge railway in Europe.
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- 23. Flam Valley Flåm Aurland • It isbeautiful valley surrounded by hills & sea. • A former rail station building in Flåm now houses a museum dedicated to the Flåm railway. • The harbour of Flåm receives some 131 cruise ships per year.
- 24. Fjord Cruise • Fjord isa long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. • Village of Geiranger is located at the end of the fjord where the Geirangelva river empties into it. • It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- 26. Nærøyfjord • It isthe 18-kilometre (11 mi) long fjord which is only 500 metres (1,600 ft) wide in some parts. • World’s No. 1 natural Heritage Site. • UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 27. Aurlandsfjord • It isa 29-kms branch ofSognefjord; after 11 kms the Nærøyfjord branches from it. • Flåm village sits at the inner end of the fjord.
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- 29. Bergen • Most populargateway to the fjords of West Norway. • 2nd largest city in Norway. • It is renowned for its beautiful nature and offers excellent hiking opportunities in its immediate surroundings. • Also famous for its cultural life and underground/indie music scene.
- 30. Bryggen • It isalso known as Tyskebryggen. • It is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings. • UNESCO World Cultural heritage Site. • City was founded in 1070 AD. • Bryggen houses tourist, souvenir, and gift shops, in addition to restaurants, pubs and museums.
- 31. Floibanen • It isa funicular in Bergen, which runs up the mountains of floyen. • Trip takes approximately seven minutes with stops at all stations, and 3 min. 20 secs. non-stop. • Line length is 850 metres.
- 32. Mount Floyen • It isthe most visited of the seven mountains that surround the city centre of Bergen. • Highest Point is 425 mtrs. • Floibanen is the easiest mode to reach there in 8 minutes.
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